A fleet of vans with their drivers pose for a portrait before transporting competitors between the various sporting events at the 1948 London Olympics.

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A group of women compete in the 800-Meter Sprint in 1922.

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Left: American swimmer Johnny Weissmuller prepares to compete in the the 1928 Olympics at Amsterdam. Right: Canadian athlete Ethel Catherwood poses for a photo after winning the women's High Jump in the 1928 Olympics at Amsterdam.

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Track and field star Percy Williams of Canada is treated by coach Bob Granger at the 1928 Olympics.